How to shop for a fuel-efficient car

Keeping fuel economy in mind early can make a big difference.

If you’re shopping for a more fuel-efficient car, you need to get a handle on what poor fuel economy really costs you. And you’ll need to take a hard look at what you actually need in a vehicle.

If fuel economy is important to you, you’ll need to keep it in mind early in your decision process. Once you’ve settled on a specific make and model, most choices you make will have only a slight effect on fuel economy.

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